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(Optional)The(insert local here)shall prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within [0-500] feet of a day care. (Optional)The(insert local here)shall prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within [0-500] feet of a residential treatment facility. (Optional)The(insert local here)shall prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within [0-500]feet of an attraction within a public park that is regularly used by minors, including a playground or athletic field. (Optional)The (insert local here) shall prohibit the operation of a cannabis retail business within [X] feet of another cannabis retail business. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 462.357 subd. 1e, nothing in Section 3.1 shall prohibit an active cannabis business or a cannabis business seeking registration from continuing operation at the same site if a (school/daycare/residential treatment facility/attraction within a public park that is regularly used by minors) moves within the minimum buffer zone. 3.2 Zoning and Land Use For jurisdictions with zoning, said jurisdiction can limit what zone(s) Cannabis businesses can operate in.As with other uses in a Zoning Ordinance, a jurisdiction can also determine if such use requires a Conditional or Interim Use permit.A jurisdiction cannot outright prohibit a cannabis business.A jurisdiction should amend their Zoning Ordinance and list what zone(s) Cannabis businesses are permitted in, and whether they are permitted, conditional, or interim uses. While each locality conducts its zoning differently, a few themes have emerged across the country. For example, cannabis manufacturing facilities are often placed in industrial zones, while cannabis retailers are typically found in commercial/retail zones. Cannabis retail facilities align with general retail establishments and are prohibited from allowing consumption or use onsite and are also required to have plans to prevent the visibility of cannabis and hemp-derived products to individuals outside the retail location. Cannabis businesses should be zoned under existing zoning ordinances in accordance with the license type or endorsed activities held by the cannabis business. 3.2.1. Cultivation. Cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cultivation are permitted as a (type of use) in the following zoning districts: • (Insert zoning districts use is permitted in here) • (Insert zoning districts use is permitted in here) 3.2.1. Cannabis Manufacturer. Cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cannabis manufacturer are permitted as a (type of use) in the following zoning districts: • (Insert zoning districts use is permitted in here) • (Insert zoning districts use is permitted in here)